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Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who will make a positive contribution to our Bioscience and Chemistry provision, mainly supporting undergraduate Chemistry (and other Biosciences courses as required).
Main duties of the job
In this role you will be expected to deliver lectures, tutorials, group teaching sessions, support the delivery of laboratory practical classes and to undertake assessment work and marking.
Your experience may be from completing a recent PhD or in a similar tutoring role, please reach out and speak to us if you want to find out more.
About us
We have a thriving research culture in the School, and you will be given the opportunity to continue your existing areas of research or benefitting from support within the institute to begin or develop a research profile.
The School of Biosciences and Chemistry provides courses in applied biological and chemical sciences, all delivered in a supportive, research-informed environment. The School consists of approximately 50 academic staff, active in research and with an excellent reputation for teaching.
We deliver a wide range of courses preparing applied science graduates for professional roles in biosciences, healthcare, chemistry sectors and beyond.
Our research is aimed at increasing understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of health and disease and its application to diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. We also excel in the application of analytical techniques to pharmaceutical, environmental and materials chemistry.
Details
- Date posted: 13 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £32,080 to £38,784 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: N0013-119049
- Job locations: City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1WB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Role purpose
To contribute to a high-quality and inclusive student learning experience through the delivery of scholarship of teaching, learning and assessment across defined subject areas, supporting student success (i.e. experience, continuation, completion, attainment, progression, and graduation outcomes).
To work collaboratively with academic and professional colleagues to support curriculum delivery and student wellbeing, and to engage in ongoing professional development and emerging scholarship of teaching and learning or professional activity.
Role-specific responsibilities
The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance and priority of these will vary between Schools/ Institute and post holders.
Deliver high-quality, inclusive and engaging teaching across modules or subject areas, using appropriate pedagogic and digital approaches to support student learning and success.
Contribute to the design and development of learning activities, teaching materials and assessment tasks, ensuring learning resources are prepared and available;
- contribute to the design and, deliver workshops, laboratories or targeted learning support sessions for individuals or groups of students, aligned to course and professional requirements.
Provide constructive assessment and feedback, within stipulated timeframes, ensuring that feedback promotes student learning, progression, academic integrity and achievement.
Support students progress and engagement through academic guidance, feedback and appropriate signposting to university pastoral and support services where required, contributing to student wellbeing, belonging and transition through their studies.
Contribute to curriculum delivery and enhancement activities within a course or subject area, including participation in review, evaluation and quality processes.
Participate in academic teams and communities of practice, sharing best practice that contributes to collaborative delivery of teaching and student support.
Engage in continuing professional development to maintain and enhance own subject knowledge, teaching practice and professional standing, including engagement with the Performance and Development Review (PDR) process and participation in peer learning, knowledge sharing and academic communities where appropriate.
These duties may evolve in line with the changing strategic objectives of the college / department and University. Specific objectives will be agreed through the Universitys performance and development review (PDR) process.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to deliver innovative, high quality and inclusive learning experiences across a range of teaching mediums and contexts
- Ability to work independently using judgement to identify and resolve issues, with appropriate guidance and escalation where required
- Good team working skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, students and partners
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with students, colleagues and other stakeholders
- Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage workload, prioritise tasks and deliver work to agreed deadlines and standards
- Proficient in the use of IT systems; awareness and capability to learn and use new technologies, digital tools/platforms and specialist equipment
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities in support of academic delivery.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of supporting teaching, training, supervision or professional practice involving the development of others, using inclusive approaches
- Well-developed and current knowledge and understanding of critical, practical and theoretical issues relevant to Biosciences and Chemistry
- Understanding of, and ability to work within, relevant regulatory, academic or professional frameworks (e.g. standards, policies and procedures)
- Evidence of ongoing and reflective professional development, with engagement in maintaining and developing subject or professional expertise
- Evidence of experience in supporting Chemistry and Biosciences teaching and learning
Qualifications
Essential
- Good honours degree (i.e. UK 2.1 or 1st Class), or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification and/or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
- Willingness and ability to engage in relevant professional development relating to teaching and learning, including working towards appropriate recognition where required.
Other Relevant Information
Essential
- Commitment to equity, equality, diversity and inclusion, and awareness of Sheffield Hallam Universitys organisational values mission.
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends and evenings, e.g. to support open days (occasional).
- Willingness to travel in the UK and overseas where appropriate (occasional).
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This advert is for Academic Tutor in Bioscience and Chemistry with Sheffield Hallam University in City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S1 1WB, United Kingdom, United Kingdom. The advertised salary is £32080.00 to £38784.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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